The course provides a glimpse into selected topics of current mathematical research interest. The aim is to familiarise participants with basic notions, problems, and results outside their own research area. Possible topics will be discussed at a prior information meeting. Selected topics from previous years include the Kadison-Singer problem, bounded gaps between primes, the discrete Kakeya problem, pair correlation and spacing of eigenvalues, and sphere packing. The course format emphasises interaction between students and active engagement.
Target group: PhD students (in particular first year students, but also more advanced students) with a strong mathematical interest.
Prerequisites: Participants are expected to have a solid mathematical background, at least at the level of a Mathematics BSc.
Evaluation: Students will be assessed based on the quality of the presentations, homework, and active participation in class.
Teaching format: Flexible, depending on the number of enrolled students (most likely a mixture of lectures, a reading course, and presentations by the students).
ECTS: 6 Year: 2023
Track segment(s):
Core curriculum
Teacher(s):
Tim Browning László Erdös
Teaching assistant(s):
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- Teacher: Tim Browning
- Teacher: László Erdös